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Tenets of Functional Splanchnology
It is important to understand that the way the body works does not change to suit a current philosophy of a diseases cause and effect. Neurology, physiology and anatomy in the human body do not change. They have meaning and cannot be ignored, separated, or changed to suit a particular philosophy. By understanding the normal neurology, physiology and anatomy, dysfunction can be recognized. By recognizing the dysfunction, you will understand the effect. Each rationalizes into a procedure that we hope will eliminate the cause of disease and alters the effect back to normal health.
About
Dr. David Peterson, DC, DCCN, FAAIM
Dr. Dave started on the journey of Functional Medicine as a student Doctor at Chiropractic college. He attended the first Functional Endocrinology course and has continued his education ever since. The only Chiropractor to be listed in St. Louis Magazine Best Doctors 2008. He was one of five Doctors in the United States given unlimited lab testing by Pharmasean Labs.
Dr. Dave is in both the “Why Do I Still have Thyroid Symptoms? When My Lab Tests Are Normal.” and “Why Isn’t My Brain Working?”
The unlimited lab testing gave him a unique perspective into Thyroid, Autoimmune, Hormone and Neurotransmitters.
Articles
Blue Blockers Stimulate the Chemical of Darkness
Melatonin is the ‘‘Chemical Signal of Darkness’’. Because the duration of melatonin production is the neurochemical signal for the annual change in night length,, wearing Blue Blocker Glasses increases the duration of the “biological night”. Melatonin Is Linked to Antioxidants in Studies If the only studies you read are linking melatonin to anti-oxidant and that …
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Melatonin Enhances the Immune Response
Short, winter-like photoperiods enhance immune function relative to those exposed to long, summer-like days. The seasonal changes in immune function is due to changes in the melatonin levels. The physiological properties of melatonin are not limited to its neuroendocrine role in controlling circadian rhythms; several other actions have been discovered. Melatonin has been shown …
The Link Between Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and the Herpes Rash?
The link between Hashimoto’s and the Herpes rash is this. If you have any thyroid issue whether it is Hashimoto’s, low thyroid or hyperthyroid. You will have an issue with gluten sensitivity. Is Your Herpes Break Out Really a Gluten Rash? Are you suffering from occasional herpes out breaks on areas of your body but …
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Dr. David Peterson, DC, DCCN, FAAIM
17331 Penn Valley Dr. Penn Valley, CA 95946
Email: dpeterson@stlwa.com
Office: 530-615-4083
Text: 530-451-6048
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